Get Primary Leap Year 1

In Year 1, children will: need to count forwards and backwards up to 100. need to know their addition and subtraction facts to 20. start to learn about times tables through the use of simple multiplication and division problems, for which they will be given objects to help them work out what is being asked.

By the end of year 1, your child will be able to write creative stories and leaflets, write in sentences and use a wider vocabulary. They should also be able to produce legible handwriting.

Developmental Milestones Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). In the first year, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them.

In year 1, your child will learn to count forwards and backwards in 2s, 5s, 10s and 20s. They will also learn to double and half numbers. Children will learn to measure, tell the time and name common shapes.

By the end of year 1, your child will be able to write creative stories and leaflets, write in sentences and use a wider vocabulary. They should also be able to produce legible handwriting.

Your child will also learn key fundamentals of math. By the end of the year, they should count to 30, recognize common shapes, and complete basic single-digit addition. It's important to realize that educational standards vary across states, districts, and schools—and no two children learn at exactly the same rate.